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New York Yankees' Jay Bruce, left, hits a two-run single off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
LEADING OFF: Patriots' Day at Fenway, Twins still on pause

By The Associated Press Apr. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays starter Josh Fleming throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
LEADING OFF: Patriots' Day at Fenway, Twins still on pause

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon smiles after giving the ball to manager Aaron Boone, left, during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Taillon made his first start in the majors since May 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Santander hoses Urshela for last out, O's beat Yanks in 11

By Jake Seiner Apr. 07, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yanks' Voit needs knee surgery, giving chance for Jay Bruce

By Mark Didtler Mar. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Ben Gamel races the ball thrown by catcher Drew Butera to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base, on an attempted steal during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. Gamel was out on the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp gestures as he runs toward home plate on a solo home run during the sixth inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

By The Associated Press Mar. 06, 2021 11:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Jay Bruce bats during a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Clearwater, Fla. Bruce agreed this month to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees that would pay a $1.35 million salary while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors. If he’s not added to the 40-man roster by March 25, he would have the right to opt out. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Bruce makes it to Yankees, 3 1/2 years later than he thought

By Ronald Blum Feb. 26, 2021 07:19 PM EST

Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training

By Ronald Blum Feb. 17, 2021 05:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t certain whether...

Jay Bruce agrees to minor league contract with Yankees

Feb. 13, 2021 01:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jay Bruce agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a job at big league spring...

Philadelphia Phillies' Jay Bruce, left, and Alec Bohm celebrate after Bruce's home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Spencer Howard earns 1st win, Phillies beat Nationals 8-6

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2020 10:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Robbie Erlin pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th

By Charles Odum Aug. 23, 2020 12:34 AM EDT

In his first regular season appearance, New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cole wins 19th in row, beats Phils 6-3 in pinstripes debut

By Ronald Blum Aug. 04, 2020 01:08 AM EDT

The Phillie Phanatic tries to interact with the cardboard cutouts of the fans in the stands during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms

By Dan Gelston Jul. 26, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

New York Mets Michael Conforto, left, watches as Yoenis Cespedes takes batting practice in the cage before an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Fit for a swing: Meet the new DHs of the National League

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jul. 22, 2020 02:20 AM EDT